Kernels Blank Beloit, 5-0
August 28, 2012 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Kernels combined early scoring with dominant pitching to shutout the Beloit Snappers 5-0 on Tuesday night. The Kernels scored 3 runs in the 1st inning, giving Ryan Crowley plenty of support on the mound.
Ryan Crowley (2-6) went 7 scoreless innings, allowing only 7 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1. Junior Carlin came on and pitched a perfect 2 innings, striking out 4 of the 7 hitters he faced.
The Kernels took an early 3-0 lead in the 1st inning. Zach Borenstein's RBI double plated Alex Yarbrough to put the Kernels on the board. With 2 outs, Borenstein scored when Gary Mitchell reached on a fielding error by Snappers 3rd baseman A.J. Pettersen. Mitchell stole 2nd base and came home on Zach Wright's RBI double.
The Kernels extended their lead to 4-0 in the 4th inning when Alex Yarbrough's RBI single to left plated a sliding Kevin Moesquit. Andy Workman's 11th home run of the season gave the Kernels a 5-0 lead in the 7th inning. Matt Tomshaw started for the Snappers and went 5 innings, allowing 4 runs (2 earned) on 9 hits. He struck out 6 and walked 1. Corey Kimes allowed 1 run over 2 innings in relief. Tim Atherton pitched 1 scoreless inning.
Next: Wednesday, August 28 at Peoria Chiefs (Cubs) - 6:30 p.m. at Peoria Chiefs Stadium
Pitching Matchup: LHP Michael Johnson (4-6, 4.94) vs. Peoria's RHP Yao-Lin Wang (4-4, 3.28)
Next Home Game: Saturday, September 1-6:35 p.m. vs. Clinton LumberKings (Mariners)
Promotions: Come enjoy a spectacular post-game fireworks show!
Get your tickets now! Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com . The ticket office at Veterans Memorial Stadium is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Morgan Hawk brings you the live action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, KMRY. Listen at 1450 AM or 93.1 FM, as well as www.kernels.com and www.kmryradio.com .
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